Mall Anchors are Fading

The following article is a good accounting of the current state of affairs for mall anchors.  There is some information specific to the Philadelphia market, but there is enough national information to make it a worthwhile article.

Philly.com Article

Would You Bet on These 6 Department Stores?

In this article, this author is positive when it comes to Dillards, J.C. Penney, Kohl's, Macy's, Sears Holdings Corporation, and TJX Companies.  In my experience and research, TJX has consistently performed well.  Kohl's has been strong, but shown some recent sales concerns.  J.C. Penney looks like it will do three or four new locations next year.  I don't have any exposure to Dillards and haven't looked much at Macy's.  However, I don't understand how Sears Holdings, with all their troubles and lack of direction, made the list.

Check it out.  ...and I would appreciate your opinion.
Seeking Alpha Article